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Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD

(769 Ratings)

Specializes in: Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, and Throat)

Stanford University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: sleep apnea, neck surgery, skull base surgery, and more.

5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

1-888-824-0200

Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD is an otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL specializing in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.

Office Locations

355 E. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

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The University of Chicago Medicine

5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

1-888-824-0200

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5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

1-888-824-0200

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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Head injuries and concussions, as well as surgeries around the ear, nose and brain, can all damage taste and smell nerves, said Dr. Jayant Pinto, a head and neck surgeon at University of Chicago...”—"My Sense of Taste is Dulling as I Age. Can I Stop It?", New York Times, October 2025

“Dr. Jayant Pinto, a professor and director of rhinology at the University of Chicago Medicine, said such infections are extremely rare and can be avoided by following a few simple guidelines.”—"A Texas woman died from a brain infection after using a neti pot. Here's how to safely sinus rinse", NBC Chicago, June 2025

“"We know that many older adults have a compromised sense of smell to begin with," said Dr. Jayant Pinto, a professor of surgery and specialist in sinus and nasal diseases at the University of...”—"Senior living: For older adults, smelling the roses may be more difficult", Daily Breeze, December 2021

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	137
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	69
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	140
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	204
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	38

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	156

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	158
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	235
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	34
minimally invasive procedures	34

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	90
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	17
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	177
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	30

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	82
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	66
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	12
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	22
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	364
excision	22
gynecologic procedures	22
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	39
minimally invasive procedures	61
nose surgery	22
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	91
Black	124
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	14
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	292
excision	17
gynecologic procedures	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	44
nose surgery	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	14
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD for Medicare patients.

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	137
excision	14
gynecologic procedures	14
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	31
nose surgery	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	204
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	75
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	11
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures and laryngeal (voice box) procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	174
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	20
minimally invasive procedures	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD treated as an otolaryngologist in Chicago, IL were minimally invasive procedures, laryngeal (voice box) procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue).

debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	17
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	198
excision	17
gynecologic procedures	17
laryngeal (voice box) procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	31
nose surgery	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	90

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	79
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	42
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	25
85 and over	6
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	68

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Stanford University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Chicago Medicine

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

Medicare Advantage

Aetna POS

Medicare

Humana

PHCS PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United W500 Emergent Wrap

Aetna Better Health *see insurance page

United Options (PPO)

CountyCare *see insurance page

BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)

United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)

University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)

United Choice HMO (specialists only)

BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)

Aetna HMO (specialists only)

United Choice Plus POS/PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 769 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
GENZYME CORPORATION	$145,122 DUPIXENT $145,122
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$105,010 DUPIXENT $105,010
Optinose US, Inc.	$36,153 Xhance $36,108	$45
Greer Laboratories, Inc.	$34,723 Oralair $27,986	$6,737
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$5,554 NUCALA $5,554
Other	$14,057 XOLAIR $4,056	RPC-4046 $2,400	GRASTEK $1,473	DUPILUMAB $1,004	Propel $946	Other $4,177

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$263,210
Consulting Fee	$32,780
Travel and Lodging	$30,880
Honoraria	$7,450
Food and Beverage	$6,270
Other	$29

Research Payments

Dr. Jayant Pinto, MD has received 141 research payments totaling $107,393.

Biography

Dr. Jayant Pinto specializes in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat). Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include the following: skull base surgery, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), and sleep apnea. Dr. Pinto is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Pinto usually is in-network for Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Chicago, Dr. Pinto attended Stanford University School of Medicine. He is conversant in Spanish.